Sr Systems Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systmes manufactures and sells a broad range of high performance electro-mechanical and electro-optical components and sub-assemblies to the aerospace, defense, intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance markets. We presently have a need for a Sr Systems Engineer at our San Diego (Otay Mesa) location. This role is elegibile for a referral bonus.

This position is responsible for planning, organizing and reviewing the performance of professional and/or technical staff performing engineering work related to the design of control electronics for motion control products.

Preferred experience for this role:

• Knowledge of electro-mechanical testing methods, data collection and analysis, equipment used in testing, and methods/processes of testing operations
• Experience with embedded C for motor control
• Knowledge of feedback devices for motor control such as hall sensors, resolvers and encoders
• Experience with multiple serial communications protocols such as SPI, I2C, RS232/RS485
• Gigabit Ethernet direct experience is a plus
• Strong research, design, and development knowledge within the electrical engineering discipline including the knowledge of control systems.
• Proficient with MATLAB and SIMULINK applications.
• Altium Designer skillset is a plus

• Responsible for the overall systems infrastructure including engineering, implementation and
• integration, and technical services and support.
• Designs, implements, installs, maintains, and administers infrastructures including hardware,
• software, and various configurations.
• Monitors overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune appropriately.
• Performs root cause analysis on failed components and implements corrective measures.
• Works with others to establish and improve processes and procedures.
• May have sole responsibility for projects and participate in disaster recovery exercises.

Required Education: Associate's Degree

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Major: General Engineering or specialized Engineering degree required

Years and Area of Experience (required for the role): 5-7 years experience in a relevant function

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Technical expertise. Analytical thinking skills. Problem-solving skills.

Critical Professional Related Technical Skills; Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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